Planting Camellias in Your Houston, Texas Garden

The elegant Camellia has been grown for thousands of years in Korea, China and Japan. It is also the state flower of Alabama. And although Camellias are not as easy to grow as some other flowers in Houston, Texas, these elegant blooms are well worth the effort. Camellias blossom in white, yellow, red, rose and pink, just to name a few colors. And once established, many prove to be quite hardy, withstanding cold down to zero degrees and reaching heights of six feet or more. If you are interested in planting Camellias in your Houston, Texas garden, try some of the varieties below.

Alba Plena Camellia. Looking for gorgeous double white flowers for your Houston, Texas garden? Try planting these Camellias, which will flower from late summer through early winter. Plant them in full sun to partial shade, although they also do well in indirect sunlight, as long as it is bright. Fall is the best time to plant these Camellias, which can reach heights of up to six feet. They are a good choice for container gardens, as well as small landscapes.

Bonanza Camellia. The gorgeous scarlet flowers of these Camellias are sure to brighten your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in morning sun or partial shade in the fall, and they will bloom from fall through early winter. These Camellias are cold hardy, and are a good choice for small landscapes. They have dark green glossy leaves, and will grow to be about four feet tall.

Jessie Burgess Camellia. These lovely Camellias have rose colored blooms with a silvery wash. Plant them in partial sun to light shade in your Houston, Texas garden, and enjoy their beautiful flowers in the spring. These Camellias are a good choice for shade gardens, and can grow to be as tall as six feet. They do best in well drained soil.

Julia Drayton Camellia. If you enjoy showy flowers, try planting these Camellias in your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in light shade or filtered sun and enjoy their crimson double blooms all spring. They have glossy green leaves and can grow as high as twelve feet tall, making them a great choice for your Houston, Texas hedges. They also do well in shade gardens.

Marie Bracey Camellia. The coral pink of these blooms is a breathtaking addition to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in the fall or late winter and enjoy their blooms from December all the way through March. These Camellias prefer partial sun to full shade, making them a good choice for shade or woodland gardens. They can withstand cold temperatures down to zero degrees (unlikely in Houston, Texas) and can grow to be up to ten feet tall.

Mrs. Walter Allan Variegated Camellia. The red and white variegated blooms of this Camellia are a stunning addition to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant them in partial sun to light shade, and they will bloom all winter into early spring. They can grow to be up to six feet tall, and are a good choice for an accent plant in your Houston, Texas garden.

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